Postcode Analysis Darlington, North East

THE OAKS, DL2 1RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OAKS, DL2 1RF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

289

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Avg Age

68

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DL2 1RF is a settled retirement community — average age 68, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL2 1RF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Oaks, 0.1km from Oak Tree in Middleton St George. Administratively it sits within Sadberge & Middleton St George ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL2 1RF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 68 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL2 1RF are sourced from Output Area E00188308 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL2 1RF. The average age is 68.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 308,500

2 sales · Mean £ 308,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL2 1RF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Teesside Airport1.2 km
  • Dinsdale1.5 km
  • Allens West5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak Tree Inn0.1 km
  • Virginia Estate East End0.3 km
  • Virginia Estate0.4 km
  • Virginia Estate West End0.4 km